Ministries

This is a Christmas program to provide gifts of clothes, toys, games and books to more than 200 needy children who are identified by Catholic Social Services. Volunteers coordinate the program.

Bereavement Ministry

The Bereavement Ministry provides support, comfort, and friendship to parish members who have a death in the family. Volunteers make arrangements according to the needs of the families. This includes providing food for a post-funeral reception, providing meals for the family during the bereavement period, special monthly mass and annual memorial mass. It also includes, through cards, calls or visits, helping with outreach after a loss.

Bible Study

This is a Bible Study for adults to enrich and deepen your faith and to learn more about the Bible and how it relates to your life. It meets on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall and runs from August to June. All are welcome. Bring your Bible. For futher information contact Tom Riello at TomRiello@gmail.com.

Deaf Ministry

We are extremely fortunate to have a volunteer willing to interpret the Sunday evening Youth Mass. If you or anyone you know would benefit from this ministry, please phone or e-mail the Parish Office. We are always looking for other people to help with this ministry.

Finance Council

The Parish Financial Committee meets monthly. This committee monitors parish income versus expenses and approves the parish budget. The committee also provides financial advice to the pastor and staff.

Food Pantry/Associated with Montgomery Area Food Bank

From the ongoing donations of food items by parishioners and from purchases from the Montgomery Area Food Bank, the church is able to help those less fortunate with supplemental food assistance. This project is essentially an emergency food program for needy families.

Coffee & Donuts

Volunteers personally greet new parishioners and assist them in becoming acquainted with the parish. Two Sundays a month, a Coffee and Doughnut reception is hosted by volunteer parishioners to encourage members to meet and become acquainted with one another.

Liturgy Committee

The Liturgy Committee is resolved to plan and actively contribute to enhancing the liturgical celebrations of the parish so as to articulate the richness of communal praise and to give glory to God through various celebrations.

Liturgical Ministries

The liturgical celebrations of the parish focus on drawing people into awareness and appreciation of God's presence in our daily lives. To accomplish this, laity involvement is vital - both behind the scenes and "in front of the scenes." Most obviously, volunteers are needed to serve in the various ministries at Mass: greeter, usher, lector, altar server, Eucharistic minister (both at Mass and to the sick), choir member, cantor, and musicians. Also many things need to be done behind the scenes. The list of talent that can be used in the Liturgy is endless.

Pastoral Council

The Pastoral Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month. The Council fosters pastoral activity in the Parish. It assists the Pastor in establishing goals based on the needs and wants of the parish and monitors the progress of the parish in meeting those goals. The council acts as a vehicle of communication by which the people of the parish may obtain an understanding of the operations of the parish and have a voice in the policies, which the parish may undertake, both spiritual and temporal. Parishioners may submit an item for consideration to the appropriate committee chairperson.

Prayer Network

Parishioners may request special prayers through the prayer boxes located in the church. Members of the Prayer Network pray daily wherever they desire for those who have special needs. When required, the telephone network is activated for more intense prayer during critical situations. Being a member provides you an opportunity to support fellow parishioners in their time of need.

Religious Goods Store

The store is open Daily from 8am-4:30pm and after the 8am, 10am Sunday morning Masses and the 12:30pm Spanish Mass for the primary convenience of St. Bede parishioners.

Socials

Parish-wide social events build the spirit of community and help parishioners become better acquainted. Specifically the schedule includes the monthly Family Night, and the Fall Festival in October. The Welcoming Coffee and Donut Sundays also promote a sense of belonging.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Vacation Bible School is offered on an annual basis, usually the second week of June. VBS is normally from 9am - 12noon. It is a fun time for the children to learn about their Catholic Christian Faith in a very relaxed atmosphere.

Youth Ministry

Each Wednesday (Sr Youth 9th-12th grade) & Sunday (Jr Youth 7th-8th grade) nights, teens are placed in an environmentwhere they have the opportunity to be in a relationship with God through Jesus Christ and His Church through our parish YOUTH group program. While fellowship is an important part of our youth program, our youth ministry program is strongly centered on the Eucharist and the sacramental life as we provide a monthly night of Eucharistic Adoration, Praise and Worship, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation on a night called Christ in the Capitol. Join the blog at http://www.stbedeyouthministry.blogspot.com & keep posted with all youth activities.

Dorcas Society

ESL (English as a Second Language)

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) English & Spanish

RE (Religious Education Grade k-6)

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

Spanish Charismatic (seguidores de Cristo)

If you wish to be involved in any of these ministries fill out the Time and Talent form on the website, or contact the office!

Other Community Organizations at St. Bede

Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women(ACCW)

The Council stimulates and assists Catholic women's organizations in their endeavors, serves as the medium through which Archdiocesan Catholic Women speak and act on matters of public interest, and cooperates with other agencies trying to solve religious, civic, social and educational problems. Active members of all affiliated organizations are members of the Council.

Burse Club

The purpose of the Burse Club is the establishment of permanent scholarships for the education of men for the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Mobile. The members of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women sponsor the club. No meetings to attend and the dues are only $12.00 per year. Membership drive is in early September but individuals may join anytime. See blue brochures in church.

Jarrow Club

The Jarrow Club is an organization for members of the parish 50 years of age and older, with meetings held once a month. Activities include regular guest speakers, numerous luncheons, and occasional travel. While the main objective is social, the club supports Christian ideals by contributing to parish youth programs on a constant basis.

Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic fraternal organization in the world, founded in 1882 by Fr. Michael J McGivney to protect Catholic widows and orphans. Today The Brothers in the order are dedicated to the ideals of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Each Knight stands for the defense and support of the priesthood and vocations, for Christian family values, the rights of the unborn, the support of the church, our community, our youth and those with special needs. The Knights of Columbus provides millions of dollars in funding to the Holy Father to help continue his mission as the leader of the Catholic Church. There are two Knight's Councils within Montgomery, Council 893, formed in 1904, with meetings held monthly in the Parish Hall at St Bede Catholic Church, and Council 12150, formed at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Vaughn Road. These councils provide additional support to the community by funding various charitable projects. See Council 893’s new website here.

Natural Family Planning

The Natural Family Planning Ministry is an Archdiocesan project conducted by the Archdiocesan Directors of Family Life. Meetings are held monthly and usually are two hours. Sessions are required as a part of pre-marital preparation of engaged couples. Husbands and wives are also encouraged to attend these sessions.

Perpetual Adoration Chapel

This chapel was established February 1994 on the campus of Our Lady Queen of Mercy Church, 4421 Narrow Lane Road. Perpetual Adoration has continued since that date. All are invited to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Individuals are always needed to commit to a specific day and time, and as substitutes. St. Bede parishioners are actively involved in support of this ministry.

Daughters of St. Ann

The Daughters of St. Ann (formerly St Ann's Altar Circle) is one of the oldest groups still active since the founding of St. Bede, and has approximately 40 members and 40 associates. Its primary purposes are caring for the altar and sanctuary weekly and promoting the spiritual welfare of the members through prayer and corporal works of mercy. Training is provided for this small but most important part of the parish ministry. Members are remembered every month at mass. The group meets monthly and funds are raised to purchase items for the altar.

Respect Life - Pro Life

The main goal of this group is to keep Respect for Life alive and growing in the community. There are very few meetings. Members will call parishioners to acquire support for various activities: Baby Showers; the Life Chain; Rosary at Beacon Hill 3rd Saturday of the month; Legislative updates; and support for Counseling Outreach for Pregnancy Emergency (COPE).

St. Vincent de Paul Society

The St. Vincent de Paul Society is an international organization of lay Catholic persons who seek, in a spirit of justice, charity and person-to-person involvement, to serve those in poverty, loneliness or otherwise suffering. The St. Bede Conference of this society is a vital and active part of this international movement. This organization and the parish Pastoral Care Coordinator work together to serve the needy. The members meet twice a month at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall. See web site.

Scouts

Scouting is an organization with a goal of providing a family-oriented program by which boys and girls can grow emotionally, spiritually and physically. The youth achieve this goal by progressing through rank advancement, sports, community service, hiking, camping and just plain having fun. Emphasis is on scout/parent interaction. Various programs are available for grade school ages. The church supports Cub Scouts Pack 4 and Boy Scouts Troop 4. See the web site.